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This is a stunning 15th century manor house, providing the perfect escape for a group of up to 13 guests. Set in acres of private grounds, it's an idyllic space for children to enjoy, topped off with a fresh spring water lake which is wonderful to swim in. For families with children, a selection of indoor and outdoor games are provided for your enjoyment.

The manor house has been carefully and lovingly restored by its owners and is set in over 60 acres of woodland and fields for you to enjoy. The property is steeped in history. The oldest part of the manoir dates from 1450 but it was extended in 1650 and was an integral part of the farming community in the area until the Second World War when it fell into ruin. The new owners fell in love with it at first sight and spent years painstakingly restoring the building and putting in the necessary creature comforts!
Inside the property boasts a spacious kitchen, equipped with aga. There is also a dining room with large table seating up to 12 guests as well as a 40 foot long living area with original inglenook fireplace. There is SKY TV as well as WIFI for those who like to ensure they remain connected during their holiday.
Up a flight of stairs, there are 3 double bedrooms as well as a room with 3 single beds, ideal for children. The double bedrooms all enjoy ensuite bathrooms whilst the children in the triple bedroom have a bathroom at the other end of the hallway. A second flight of stairs leads to the attic where there are two further bedrooms which share a wet room style bathroom. There is a large area in between these rooms which can be used as a play area for children.
Outside, there are a number of outbuildings, all providing perfect snapshots of French rural history. One of the barns still houses the original apple press used for the production of local cidre and calvados.

There are plenty of small calvados producers within a short drive of the manoir providing tastings. For those with an interest in food and drink, it's also worth visiting the cheese factories at nearby Camembert and Livarot too.
The property is easy to reach, just a 3 hour drive from Calais, and so can even be a great option for those looking for a long weekend. It's also only 40 minutes from the beautiful town of Honfleur and an hour from the sandy beaches of Cabourg, Villers sur Mer and Deauville. For those with a passion for horses, the French national stud of Haras du Pin is only 20 minutes away, whilst for those with more of a historical interest, the museum and memorial at Mont-Ormel is also nearby. This overlooks the valley where the Battle of Normandy took place in 1944.

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Set in the heart of the Normandy countryside , away from it all yet 10 minutes to all amenities , this beamed cottage has been recently tastefully renovated. Comprising kitchenette, lounge area, conservatory dining room and shower room with toilet on the ground floor , and there is also a ground floor twin bedroom which is ideal for children or those who have difficulty with stairs. There is also a large double galleried bedroom upstairs.

Le Val Bourdon is a small cottage ideal for those wanting a taste of rural living. Although set in the heart of the Normandy countryside , it is only 10 minutes by car to the shops , bars and restaurants at Vimoutiers. It is about 1 hour to the ferries at Caen ( Ouisterham ) and about 4 hours from Calais and the channel tunnel. There are large markets at St Pierre sur Dives ( Monday morning ) and L'aigle ( Tuesday morning ) . Plenty to see and do in the area inc horse riding and golf nearby .

Le Val Bourdon , is set in around 3 acres of land . Mostly field with a large fenced off pond. The closest house is owned by a family member so they are always there should you need any assistance.

The accommodation is even prettier than the pictures with a wonder view over the Normans hills. The shower and toilets are just one meter away and very comfortable. On top of it, Eric was very helpful and welcoming!

We had an absolutely amazing stay here. The host Eric is is wonderful - he accommodated us at the last minute and was on call whenever we needed him. But he let us have free rein of the place and we never saw him unless we needed him. The barn itself is beautiful and Eric built everything inside from a gorgeous cabin bed to "pirate/neverland" type boat beds made out of cider barrels and suspended from the beams. The barn has everything you need. The views from the terrace are gorgeous and the Icelandic ponies outside greeted us every morning and we fed them. Our little boy even got to ride one which he loved. The area is so peaceful and our little boy loved running in the fields as well as playing with the toys provided by Eric and sitting in the wooden play house also made out of a cider barrel! It's a perfect place to enjoy the local cheese, cider and wine and for little people with big imaginations! The pays d'auge area is gorgeous and comparable to the Cotswolds in England and the barn is a perfect place to explore the d day beaches, Mont St Michel and some of the prettiest villages in France. Thank you!

Eric was there when we arrived to welcome us. We were shown around the property and the beautiful surroundings. We are still eating our delicious jam that he gave us. Staying here is very special - sleeping in cider barrels (or the box bed) doesn't happen everyday, as does having Icelandic horses as neighbours which came over to say hello. Our daughter even got the chance to ride on one. Eric was around to answer questions and even booked us dinner in a local restaurant. We would highly recommend a stay in this place.

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Beautiful private room (for 3 people) with shared bathroom in a typical Normandy country side house.
Very quiet and peaceful place with outstanding views.
Ideal location for the World Equestrian Games as only 25km from Le Haras du Pin.

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A twin-bedded room with ensuite shower and toilet and garden access.Small pets welcome in the room, and we have a kennel available for large dogs.Dog-walking and sitting available.We are 15 minutes from Haras du Pin and 5 minutes from the Tibetan temple at Aubrey le Panthou. R

A small farm in the countryside only 6 minutes from all amenities at Gace and 15 minutes from Haras du Pin. 7 minutes from A28 motorway.

Pretty wooded countryside, about 45 minutes from the nearest beach. There is a small public swimming pool at Gace.(Men and boys must wear swimming trunks- shorts are not allowed.)

Fabien's place is really beautiful. The garden is absolutely massive and peaceful, with lots of flowers, bushes and trees, surrounded by large open fields. It's in a remote part of the countryside, so you have the place all to yourself. The cottage itself is quite small but very cosy, clean and nicely decorated. The small town of Gacé is only a ten minutes drive away, and it has a supermarket, a few cafes and a patisserie. There's no internet in the cottage but if you're looking to get away from it all then that probably won't bother you - in fact, it's probably better not having the internet! All in all, a fantastic little place if you're looking for a relaxing holiday - I would book again without hesitation. Also, I should mention that Fabien was a great host - he was quick to respond to messages and helped us arrange to meet his mother to pick up the keys. She lives nearby and took us to the cottage and showed us around. It was quite funny trying to communicate, because she didn't speak much English and we didn't speak much French, but we managed and I learned a few new French words in the process!

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Les Sablons is a charming cottage set in the heart of rural Normandy. It is surrounded by rolling green fields and valleys with contacted cows providing milk for the Camembert cheese made in the next village.
The area is tranquil and peaceful.

The cottage is set in a peaceful lawned garden with a large decked area at the rear for eating, sitting and looking at the views down the valley. There are deer in the fields and wild boar have been seen in the locality.
As well as providing a haven for a restful holiday the cottage also is used as a base for exploring Normandy with the coast just over an hour's drive away. If you are interested in the in the history then Falaise is nearby with William the Conqueror's castle which is a "must see". You can also visit the invasion beaches, Bayeux and Pegasus Bridge. Les Sablons itself is set on the hill where the Battle of Normandy finished on 21st/22nd August 1944.
Wherever you visit you will always love to return to Les Sablons and sit on the decking with a glass of wine and remember the day's events.

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Cottage in a quiet but not isolated cider-producing area. The garden is good for bird watching or children's play, but not at the same time... Nearby Le Sap, within cycling distance, is one of the few local villages with pre-1940 buildings. The Normandy beaches are accessible for day trips by car, and the area has many sights for the Denouement, with one of the 4 remaining tiger tanks nearby.
The cottage would be good for those en route to the South.

All welcome, LBGTQI friendly, but the different levels make the property unsuitable for wheelchair users. Both bedrooms are up a fairly wide staircase although we are happy to put the 2 folding beds downstairs in the main room. There is a downstairs toilet, hand basin and a French bath (tiny!) with shower attachment.

A few things to consider doing:
Nearest town is Le Sap where you can do most of your local shopping. The Blue Bar in the square does a very good lunch.
Vimoutiers is a bit further, but has more shops/supermarkets - there is both an Aldi and a Carrefour there, the latter with a fresh fish and meat counter. For crafty sort of things (coloured pens, drawing books etc...) Jumbo, opposite Carrefour is good. There are a number of cafes around the square, and the statue of Marie Harlel (who invented and marketed Camembert!). Her head (on the statue!) was blown off during an allied air raid, and the statue restored with a donation from the cheesemakers of an Ohio factory! On the way into Vimoutiers, on your right hand side is a Tiger Tank (Char Tigre) - a rarity, I believe there are only about 4 of these left, and you can walk right around it and touch it!
Chateau Falaise:
There are iPad tours of the castle which are excellent for adults and children. We spent so long going round in 2016 that the staff thought we had vanished!
There is a medieval festival the second weekend of August (12/13th). We took part in the English longbow demonstrations 2016 - Neil is a re-enactor.
Markets:
The best (IMHO) is Lisieux on a Saturday morning. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, and best to go fairly early. There are food stalls - Middle Eastern and paella ones serve tasty food.
St Pierre Sur Dives is good (on a Monday) and also has an interesting traditional halles (re-roofed after the war entirely in timber - not a single nail used!)
Camembert village is only about 15km away and has various cheese tours and tastings
General tourism info:
Beaches:
Cabourg and Houlgate are not too far and nice;
Here are the Daily Telegraph's recommendations!
Honfleur: Not a beach as such, but plenty of water - Honfleur is one of the prettiest small towns around with a large marina. Where the well heeled and the well keeled hang out! Nice to wander around, cafes and restaurants a bit pricey but well worth a visit.
Pont-d'Ouilly, west of Falaise, is also worth a visit, a nice town with a big bridge and restful scenery around the river.
DDay is everywhere along the coast, from Caen to Cherbourg!
Arromanches is well worth heading for - be sure to go to the 360 degree AV experience, and the Musee de Debarquement is well worth a visit. You can still see remains of the artificial Mulberry Harbour.
Pegasus Bridge museum is good with a glider you can walk into.
Bayeux has a good museum, and of course you can also go and see the Tapestry - if you have never been, its well worth it, looks very different to the reproductions in books!
Pointe du Hoc is a bit of a trek, but a really interesting experience; and a good one to take in if you want to visit Colleville cemetery, one of the largest with a memorial to the fallen at Omaha Beach (if you have seen "Saving Private Ryan", its where the movie starts. If you haven't seen the film then you probably should!)
The Memorial museum just outside Caen is large, impressive and you can spend near enough a full day there if you look around everything (it straddles three floors!)
And to bring you to the end of the Battle of Normandy (the Denouement) - visit Mont Ormel. Its not too far, and the retreating German forces went right through the area you are living in (those that escaped the final battle).
So much to see and do! One visit is never enough!

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Beautiful private room with shared bathroom in a typical Normandy country side house.
Very quiet and peaceful place with outstanding views.
Ideal location for the World Equestrian Games as only 25km from Le Haras du Pin.